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Why do rockets have a pointed shape at the front?
I think it is because of air resistance. Think about it, when objects fly up in the atmosphere they still must get past the air molecules floating around. The rocket tips being sharper allows the rocket to "slice" in between the molecules, which makes the rocket fly faster and easier. If the top was flat, the rocket would have to "push" the molecules out of the way, which would slow the rocket down.
What is the most effective shape for a rocket?
A teardrop is the most aerodynamically effective shape for a rocket travelling through the atmosphere. From an engineering standpoint, a cylindrical shape accommodates compressed gas cylinders (fuel and oxygen) most efficiently. For a rocket operating outside the atmosphere, shape is irrelevant because it will not encounter drag no matter how un-aerodynamic the shape.
What is a hypothesis for a rocket?
The hypothesis for a balloon rocket is whether the shape of the balloon will affect the distance that it will travel.
What is the shape of rocket ship?
a rocket ship is sort of shaped like a bullet with 3 different parts the botom 2 fall off
What controls a rocket ship in space?
Gravity is the biggest determining factor of the direction of motion of a vessel in orbit, and the rocket's engines are used to change the shape of that orbit.
Is a pointed nose cone rocket better than a rounded nose cone rocket?
no
Does it matter which way a rocket is pointed for it to escape from earth?
No but if it is pointed straight up, it will take less fuel.
Should the water rocket's nosecone be rounded or pointed?
rounded
Why is the tin of a rocket or a missile made pointed?
so it is streamlined
Why do rockets have a pointed shape at the front?
I think it is because of air resistance. Think about it, when objects fly up in the atmosphere they still must get past the air molecules floating around. The rocket tips being sharper allows the rocket to "slice" in between the molecules, which makes the rocket fly faster and easier. If the top was flat, the rocket would have to "push" the molecules out of the way, which would slow the rocket down.
Does the nose cone on the rocket have to be pointed?
Yes, so that it is more streamlined.
What is a seven pointed shape called?
heptagon
What is the name of a 5 pointed shape?
pentagon
Do vertices have to be pointed out?
No, vertices do not have to be pointed out. Vertices are the points where the edges of a shape or object meet. They can be sharp or rounded, depending on the shape or object.
What is the name of a 5 pointed star?
is there any??the only 5 pointed star i know is the shape
What is the best shape for a rocket and why?
The best shape of a rocket is a cylinder with a cone at the top, because that form penetrates easily trough the wind!
What is the shape of a rocket?
A cone on top of a cylinder.
